Flint Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Wiggins, Mississippi, stands as a vital structure along the Flint Creek river, serving as a recreational hub for water enthusiasts.
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Constructed in 1965, this Earth-type dam boasts a height of 52 feet and a length of 2850 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 15,912 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 9306 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, providing a surface area of 579 acres for outdoor activities while also supporting a drainage area of 10.3 square miles.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Flint Creek Reservoir Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and hazard potential are closely monitored. Despite being categorized with a high hazard potential, the dam currently maintains a satisfactory condition assessment, last evaluated in February 2020. The dam's spillway, with a width of 4 feet, operates as uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 7719 cubic feet per second in cases of excess water flow. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, ongoing risk management measures and emergency action procedures are crucial components of its operation to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2850 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
FLINT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
579 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
10.3 |
Nid Storage |
15912 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
52 |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Flint Creek Waterpark
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Janice Rec.Area
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Fairley Bridge Landing
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Cypress Creek Landing
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